The Life of the Buddha
Buddhism Around the World
Principles of Buddhism (A)
Principles of Buddhism (B)
Vocabulary
100
Why did Siddhartha's father keep him inside the palace?
He wanted him to be happy and not to suffer.
100
What continent is buddhism the most popular in?
Asia
100
TRUE or FALSE: According to Buddhism, all life involves suffering
TRUE
100
What causes suffering?
Wanting/Desiring
100
What is an awakening?
A realization
200
How did Siddhartha find enlightenment?
He sat under the Bodhi tree for 7 weeks.
200
What group helped spread Buddhism from India to other countries in the region?
Missionaries
200
To follow the middle way, what must someone accept?
The Four Noble Truths
200
What did the Buddha teach people?
How to have an awakening like him
200
What is the word for "a state without suffering or desire"
Nirvana
300
If Siddhartha loved his family, why did he leave them?
He wanted to find a way to end suffering
300
How many followers does Buddhism have today?
About 350 million
300
Name one of the Four Noble Truths.
1. All life involves suffering
2. Wanting and desiring causes suffering
3. People can end their suffering by giving up selfish desires
4. To give up suffering, follow the Eightfold Path.
300
What two extremes does the Middle Way avoid?
A life of pleasure and a life of suffering
300
What is the word for "a way of life between a life of pleasure and a life of suffering that is also a path to enlightenment"
The Middle Way
400
What did Siddhartha do for 6 years before changing his approach?
He starved himself.
400
How many followers did Buddhism have 8 months after the Buddha started teaching?
20k
400
How is Nirvana connected to the Eightfold Path?
To reach nirvana, you must follow each step of the Eightfold Path because it helps you end suffering.
400
1/2 Name 3 steps in the Eightfold Path (that have not been mentioned before)
1. Right Belief
2. Right Purpose
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Meditation.
400
What are Buddhist religious communities called? Who lives in them?
Monastaries
500
List the Four Sights.
1. An old man
2. An elderly man
3. A dead man
4. A holy man (or a beggar monk)
500
What country has the highest percentage of Buddhists in their population?
Cambodia (97%)
500
1/2 Name at least 3 steps in the Eightfold Path.
1. Right Belief
2. Right Purpose
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Meditation.
500
In the caste system, what is the highest ranking group and what are their roles?
500
What is Ahimsa?
the principle of nonviolence (shared by Jainism, Hinduism, and Buddhism)